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IndianaJones
05-13-2023, 08:35 PM
So now Pimlico, Churchill AND Belmont Executive Courses all are closed - yes, I get it, there are plenty of other courses "in the area", and they all eventually need maintenance - but why close all 3 in the same location at the same time? Defies logic, but then again - that seems to be "par for the course" around here...
Rainger99
05-13-2023, 08:44 PM
Pimlico, Churchill AND Belmont do not eventually need maintenance - they need it now!
Chi-Town
05-13-2023, 09:09 PM
So now Pimlico, Churchill AND Belmont Executive Courses all are closed - yes, I get it, there are plenty of other courses "in the area", and they all eventually need maintenance - but why close all 3 in the same location at the same time? Defies logic, but then again - that seems to be "par for the course" around here...

When is Pimlico closing?
Bay Kid
05-14-2023, 06:34 AM
They all need a refresh. Maybe easier to work on all 3 at the same time.
DonH57
05-14-2023, 08:33 AM
Closing of a bunch of courses after the busy season is norm for around here. Got to keep those tee times tight!
IndianaJones
05-14-2023, 10:57 AM
When is Pimlico closing?

It is back open, it was closed the last 3 days. I agree, it needs work!
drcar
05-14-2023, 01:02 PM
I love it when golfers complain about the conditions, then when they shut down the course (courses for work), golfers complain!
dewilson58
05-14-2023, 01:11 PM
I love it when golfers complain about the conditions, then when they shut down the course (courses for work), golfers complain!

:BigApplause::BigApplause::BigApplause:
Pairadocs
05-14-2023, 10:05 PM
So now Pimlico, Churchill AND Belmont Executive Courses all are closed - yes, I get it, there are plenty of other courses "in the area", and they all eventually need maintenance - but why close all 3 in the same location at the same time? Defies logic, but then again - that seems to be "par for the course" around here...

Perhaps... perhaps not. Maybe doesn't defy ALL logic. Could be all three have some issues that require specific pieces of equipment and specific skills in the workers, so it may have been a matter of efficiency and even effectiveness and expediency, to address those issues while the skills and equipment are there in one general location, rather than shift back and forth of both equipment and personnel, again, especially if the three call for a particular expertise. Foundational and drainage issues with greens would require a much different protocol than, perhaps, routine aeration. There may be a lot more logic to their "madness" than any of us know. And, as you pointed out, those of us in that general area do have one of the largest choices of close by executives !
Pairadocs
05-14-2023, 10:11 PM
I love it when golfers complain about the conditions, then when they shut down the course (courses for work), golfers complain!

I LOVE that too... grand dad used a lot of old phrases, some may remember the one "damned if you do, damned if you don't".....LOL. If they only worked on one in a group of 2, 3, or 4 courses, "they" would complain, if they consolidate equipment and personnel and work on a group at ONCE in an effort to reduce time and costs, "they" complain....LOL... damned if you do, damned if you don't....LOL !
Worldseries27
05-15-2023, 04:52 AM
so now pimlico, churchill and belmont executive courses all are closed - yes, i get it, there are plenty of other courses "in the area", and they all eventually need maintenance - but why close all 3 in the same location at the same time? Defies logic, but then again - that seems to be "par for the course" around here...
oh hell no!
phousel
05-15-2023, 05:36 AM
Played Pimlico yesterday. Maybe even play this afternoon.
Andyhope
05-15-2023, 05:45 AM
Stop complaining. Enjoy a cart ride
Topgun 1776
05-15-2023, 06:17 AM
I love it when golfers complain about the conditions, then when they shut down the course (courses for work), golfers complain!
Exactly! Well said! Some people are never happy and enjoy having EVERYTHING to complain about!
Littletommy
05-15-2023, 06:32 AM
Mitch is the Director of Golf Maintenance for the District. He choose two of the worse conditioned courses in the villages for renovation. Pimlico should have been included as it is so badly cared for by Down to Earth, the maintenance contractor. These contractors are cutting every corner that they can get away with in order to increase profits. Mitch's department is so understaffed that there is no way they can manage the 36 executive courses.
GpaVader
05-15-2023, 06:35 AM
If it or they were only closed for 3 days, they will likely be aeriated. Spoke to an Ambassador Saturday about Longleaf and said I was surprised they didn't do that course when they did Loblally, he said later this month it will be closed for 3 days to do that....
MisterPratt
05-15-2023, 07:09 AM
“Yes I get it”. If you do, just read and move on. Stop with the “rocket scientist” insult.
Wilson02852
05-15-2023, 07:19 AM
Just another example of an uninformed POP making a comment.
Worldseries27
05-15-2023, 07:20 AM
“yes i get it”. If you do, just read and move on. Stop with the “rocket scientist” insult.
wish M. I. T. Had a study to improve golf game
Worldseries27
05-15-2023, 08:47 AM
Mulliganso now pimlico, churchill and belmont executive courses all are closed - yes, i get it, there are plenty of other courses "in the area", and they all eventually need maintenance - but why close all 3 in the same location at the same time? Defies logic, but then again - that seems to be "par for the course" around here...
DR BROWN DID IT. HE'S WITH THE WEATHER CLUB FLYING KITES TO RECHARGE THE FLUX CAPACITOR. RIGHT NOW HES ON THE GREEN AS WE SPEAK
BYOB
kkingston57
05-15-2023, 02:04 PM
So now Pimlico, Churchill AND Belmont Executive Courses all are closed - yes, I get it, there are plenty of other courses "in the area", and they all eventually need maintenance - but why close all 3 in the same location at the same time? Defies logic, but then again - that seems to be "par for the course" around here...

Better ? is How long are they going to be closed? 2-3 days for general maintenance like aerification is understandable.
kkingston57
05-15-2023, 02:09 PM
Pimlico, Churchill AND Belmont do not eventually need maintenance - they need it now!

El Diablo is No Better. Greens were aerified recently, I understand. Some tees had <10% vegetation and were bone dry. Realize rainfall light, but these tees probably have not seen water since the hailstorm two weeks ago. Someone needs to start thinking seriously about having mats on the tees.
justjim
05-15-2023, 06:22 PM
What “Bozo” would build a golf course without water available for the tee boxes?
HoosierPa
05-16-2023, 05:16 AM
So now Pimlico, Churchill AND Belmont Executive Courses all are closed - yes, I get it, there are plenty of other courses "in the area", and they all eventually need maintenance - but why close all 3 in the same location at the same time? Defies logic, but then again - that seems to be "par for the course" around here...
Why so negative?
It is fantastic they are doing such a great job of maintaining the courses so Residents will have 3 newly renovated courses to play on very soon!
westernrider75
05-16-2023, 06:30 AM
So now Pimlico, Churchill AND Belmont Executive Courses all are closed - yes, I get it, there are plenty of other courses "in the area", and they all eventually need maintenance - but why close all 3 in the same location at the same time? Defies logic, but then again - that seems to be "par for the course" around here...

You said in the same sentence that they closed all 3 but there are plenty of other courses in the area….so what is the issue?
jimkerr
05-16-2023, 07:15 AM
So now Pimlico, Churchill AND Belmont Executive Courses all are closed - yes, I get it, there are plenty of other courses "in the area", and they all eventually need maintenance - but why close all 3 in the same location at the same time? Defies logic, but then again - that seems to be "par for the course" around here...

Complain, complain complain. Do you want some cheese with that whine?
Larchap49
05-18-2023, 07:35 AM
So now Pimlico, Churchill AND Belmont Executive Courses all are closed - yes, I get it, there are plenty of other courses "in the area", and they all eventually need maintenance - but why close all 3 in the same location at the same time? Defies logic, but then again - that seems to be "par for the course" around here...

Yes we all know maintenance has to be done and is always done after the snowbirds leave. Heaven forbid a part timer has any inconvenience to their game. Looking forward to closures and aerated greens all summer. Gives us all an excuse for missing that 3 foot putt, or summer rules of anything inside 3 feet is a gimme or anything missing by 6 inches or less is good. Lol
JMintzer
05-18-2023, 01:04 PM
Yes we all know maintenance has to be done and is always done after the snowbirds leave. Heaven forbid a part timer has any inconvenience to their game. Looking forward to closures and aerated greens all summer. Gives us all an excuse for missing that 3 foot putt, or summer rules of anything inside 3 feet is a gimme or anything missing by 6 inches or less is good. Lol

It's got nothing to do with not "inconveniencing part timers"...

It's got everything to do with trying to keep ALL of the courses open during the busiest season, so that EVERYONE has a better chance to play.

Do you really want them to close courses during the busy season?